atm

1 of 3

abbreviation (1)

atmosphere; atmospheric

ATM

2 of 3

noun

ˌā-(ˌ)tē-ˈem 

: a computerized electronic machine that performs basic banking functions (such as handling check deposits or issuing cash withdrawals)

called also automated teller machine, automatic teller, automatic teller machine

ATM

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

asynchronous transfer mode

Examples of atm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Police traced the transactions to teenager Wesley Freilich, who told investigators that Wozniak had given him Herr's ATM card and instructed him to withdraw money. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

For a mid-career teller in the 1980s, the ATM posed far less of a threat to employment than many forecasts suggested. — Adam Schickling, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

There are no monthly account maintenance fees, but other fees such as transactional fees for wires, instant transfers, and ATM apply. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

Foreign debit cards are eaten by local ATM machines frequently, so having a backup card in addition to credit cards (physical and digital) helps mitigate any unforeseen issues. — Sheree M. Mitchell, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for atm

• clem
• em
• femme
• gem
• hem
• phlegm
• rem
• stem
• them
• condemn
• mayhem
• diadem

Kids Definition

ATM

noun

ˌā-ˌtē-ˈem

: a computerized machine that performs basic banking functions (as issuing cash withdrawals)

Etymology

Noun

automatic teller machine

Medical Definition

atm

abbreviation

atmosphere; atmospheric